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CA56 OJS

2007 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

122,679 mi
Last recorded122,679 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 OJS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 122,679 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 8mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 122,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 8mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing inner (5mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing inner (5mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 119,050 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 119,049 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate loose

Pass 22 Apr 2024 117,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 115,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 114,382 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 112,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 112,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 108,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded at rear, unable to inspect most of pipe due to plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 107,916 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded at rear, unable to inspect most of pipe due to plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 105,405 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 105,405 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 103,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks on the outer shoulder.

Rear Corrosion Under body.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 98,792 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 91,537 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 91,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2014 84,195 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 82,819 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 82,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2013 82,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2013 82,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 75,947 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 75,943 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 58,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,240 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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CA56 OJS is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2007 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 58,292 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA56 OJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA56 OJS is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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